Faculty Profiles

Assistant Professor Department of Special Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001 - 2006

Project Coordinator/Co-Principal Investigator, Early Childhood Research Institute on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Special Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997 - 2001

Awards, Honors, Associations

List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by their Students CITL, 2011 - 2014

Dr. Santos’ research focuses on young children with disabilities and their families within the context of early intervention and early childhood special education services (EI/ECSE). Specifically, she is interested in developing an understanding of the ecologic influence of families and culture on parents and professionals in facilitating young children’s development and learning. To this end, she has engaged in research activities in three interrelated areas designed to advance the current knowledge base in the field of EI/ECSE. Her first research area is building empirical knowledge on how parents and other family members facilitate children’s learning and development. Her second research area is focused on developing a foundational understanding of the role that culture and language play in young children’s development. Her third research area focuses on translating research to practice for professionals in early childhood settings. Through these research activities, she aims to make a positive impact on the lives of children with disabilities and their families by enhancing the practices of professionals who work directly with these children and families.

Publications

Corr, C., Santos, R., & Fowler, S. (2016) Families Living in Poverty and the Components of Early Intervention Services: A review of the literature Topics in Early Childhood Special Education 36, 55-64

Santos, R., Jeans, L., & Corr, C. (2016) The Developmental Benefits of Parent-Child Interaction: Perspectives of Filipino Mothers of Children with and without Disabilities. Journal of Research in Childhood Education 30, 1-14

Corr, C., & Santos, R.. Abuse and Young children with disabilities: A Review of the Literature Journal of Early Intervention

Santos, R., & Duran, L. (2014) When Good Intentions are Not Enough: Essentials for Effective Leaders and Educators in Building and Leading Culturally Responsive Schools and Programs. Using Positive Behavioral Supports for Promoting School Success from Early Childhood to High School for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students: Practices and Policies Peter Lang Publishing Group: New York, USA

Santos Gilbertz, R., Cheatham, G., & Duran, L. (2012) Young Exceptional Children Monograph Series No. 14 on Supporting Young Dual Language Learners with Special Needs.. Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children: Missoula, MT, USA

Duran, L., Cheatham, G., & Santos Gilbertz, R. (2011) Assessing Dual Language Learners: Recommendations for Practice.. Young Exceptional Children Monograph on Gathering Information to Make Informed Decisions: Contemporary Perspectives about Assessment in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children: Missoula, MT

Santos Gilbertz, R., Ostrosky, M., Yates, T., Fettig, A., Cheatham, G., & Shaffer, L. (2011) Practices in assessing young children's social-emotional competence: It's more than just completing a checklist.. Young Exceptional Children Monograph on Gathering Information to Make Informed Decisions: Contemporary Perspectives about Assessment in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children: Missoula, MT

Cheatham, G., & Santos Gilbertz, R. (2009) “Why won’t they just cooperate?” Understanding how cultural values impact how we team with families Young Exceptional Children Monograph Series 11, Quality Inclusive Services in a Diverse Society , 107-121

Santos Gilbertz, R., & McCollum, J. (2007) Perspectives of parent-child interaction in Filipino mothers of very young children with and without disabilities. Journal of Early Intervention 29 (3), 243-261

Cheatham, G., & Santos Gilbertz, R. (2005) A-B-C's of bridging home and school expectations for children and families of diverse backgrounds. Young Exceptional Children 8 (3), 3-11

Ohtake, Y., Santos Gilbertz, R., & Fowler, S. (2005) It's a three way conversation: Families, service providers and interpreters working together In Young Exceptional Children Monograph Series No. 6 on Interdisciplinary Teaming

Santos Gilbertz, R. (2004) Ensuring culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment of young children Spotlight on young children and assessment / National Association for the Education of Young Children: Washington, DC

Santos Gilbertz, R., & Chan, S. (2004) Families with Pilipino roots.. Developing cross-cultural competence: A guide for working with young children and their families Brookes: Baltimore

Santos Gilbertz, R., & Zhang, C. (2004) An individualized perspective of family support services: A review of the literature.. CLAS collection #2: Building healthy relationships with families to support service utilization Sopris West: Longmont, CO

Ostrosky, M., & Santos Gilbertz, R. (2003) Understanding the impact of language differences on classroom behavior The Utah Special Educator Special Monograph on English Learners: Literacy and Achievement

Santos Gilbertz, R. (2002) DEC position statement on responsiveness to family cultures, values and languages.. The Council for Exceptional Children, Division for Early Childhood: Arlington, VA

Santos Gilbertz, R., & Ostrosky, M. (2002) Understanding the impact of language differences on classroom behavior (What Works Briefs # 2).. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning: Champaign, IL

Santos Gilbertz, R. (2001) Using what children know to teach them something new: Applying high-probability procedures at home and in the preschool classroom. Young Exceptional Children Monograph on Teaching Strategies (Serial No. 3)

Associate Editor Journal of Early Intervention, Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, 2014 - present

Managing Editor DEC Recommended Practices Monograph Series, Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, 2014 - present

Managing Editor YEC Monograph Series, Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, 2012 - 2014

Courses

Project BLEND seminar Seminar in the education of individuals with special needs; open only to persons who have been admitted for graduate study. Course Information: Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. Approved for letter and S/U grading. Class Schedule Information: Some sections may require additional course fees.